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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,129.70, 23,637.67 and 10,414.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,129.70, 23,637.67 and 10,414.39 is: 14,371.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,129.70 : 23,637.67 = 10,414.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,129.70/23,637.67 = 10,414.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,129.70x = 23,637.67 × 10,414.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,129.70x = 246,171,914.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,171,914.07/17,129.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,371.06

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